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Aplastic Anemia - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD on Nov 01, 2022


Glossary

Pancytopenia: Condition that leads to reduced number of all types of blood cells i.e. RBCs, WBCs and platelets

Hematopoietic progenitors: Stem cells in the bone marrow that give rise to all types of blood cells

Autoimmune disorders: Disease caused when immune system attacks body tissues


Idiopathic: Of unknown cause

Pallor: Pale color

Tachycardia: Accelerated heart beat

Petechiae: Flat red spots under skin

Purpura: Red or purple discoloration on skin

Ecchymoses: Skin discoloration

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